Corinna Turner returns to the podcast to celebrate her novel The Boy Who Knew, Carlo Acutis. This is the latest in Corinna's Friends In High Places series. We have a great conversation about the novel and about the Catholic understanding of our relationship with the Communion of Saints. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Corinna's books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3dlz5u8 Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com...
Mar 30, 2021•29 min
We have a fantastic time speaking with author/diplomat/entrepreneur Morgan Limo. Morgan joins us from Kampala, Uganda to celebrate Escape From The Baggage Claim. Morgan is passionate about igniting kids' curiosity about the many wonderful places and cultures in our World. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Morgan's book from Amazon - https://amzn.to/39CIhtl Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Mar 29, 2021•24 min
Author Dezi Shepperd celebrates her picture book Cassidy and the Mixed Up Numbers. This book gives us a look into the life of a child who struggles with dyscalculia. Often called "Math dyslexia" dyscalculia makes it difficult for some to perform basic math functions. Dezi tells us this book was inspired by her own life experiences and tells us how she was able to overcome this learning challenge. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dezi's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3...
Mar 28, 2021•26 min
Two great authors join us. K J Kruk starts the podcast by introducing us to her middle grade novel Leo Gray & the Lunar Eclipse. Then Estelle Bardon joins us to celebrate her series of personalized first readers.
Mar 27, 2021•28 min
Don't miss this powerful conversation with author Andrea Williams. Andrea introduces us to Effa Manley. Effa Manley, co-owner and business manager of the Newark Eagles of the Negro Baseball League. Effa devoted her life to Black empowerment.--but in the battle for Black baseball, was the game rigged against her? You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Baseball's Leading Lady on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2P9Nykv Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Mar 26, 2021•33 min
Beth Anderson is on the podcast to introduce us to James Kelly, known to many as Smelly Kelly for his incredible sense of smell. Beth tells us he used that talent to sniff out dangerous gas leaks in the New York City Subway System. It is a great conversation about how we can help kids find their own unique super power. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Smelly Kelly on Amazon - https://amzn.to/311teoa Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Mar 25, 2021•28 min
Just try not to smile as you listen to this conversation with Jon Klassen. The Caldecott Medal Winning author/illustrator of The Rock From The Sky shares insights into friendship, curiosity and not being the greatest illustrator in the World. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase The Rock From The Sky from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r6ggQG Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Mar 23, 2021•31 min
Dounia Stewart McMeel is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate "Let's Visit The Solar System". Dounia tells us how her book is a wonderful way to ignite kids' curiosity about the stars and Universe You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Let's Visit The Solar System - https://amzn.to/3vIhULL Please visit our web site - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com
Mar 22, 2021•26 min
Children’s author and sports journalist Steven Krasner is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his website NudgingTheImagination.com. This site provides workshops to help kids develop their writing skills at home or in the classroom. Also on the site, you will also find Steven’s two children’s books which illustrate Steven’s love and mastery of words. It’s a fun conversation about the benefits of reading and how writing, as Steven says, is a great way to connect further with your o...
Mar 21, 2021•34 min
Children’s author Jennifer Garrett is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her debut middle-grade novel “Brave Anna and the Star Compass”. This story follows Anna, a relatable young girl thrust into a fantasy world that needs her help. Despite struggling with anxiety and self-doubt, Anna does her best to save her new home. This novel offers great prompts for discussing serious themes with kids and facing hard feelings. It’s a great conversation about the struggles of most middle sc...
Mar 20, 2021•26 min
Children’s author Hilary Robinson is on Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook “Ten Little Yoga Frogs”. This #PictureBook teaches young children how to do yoga by copying the frogs they see on the page. She is the author of more than 60 children’s books, each book designed to build strong and intelligent kids in different ways. It’s an interesting conversation about Hilary’s creative process and her perspectives on writing and learning. Click here to visit Hilary's web ...
Mar 19, 2021•33 min
Children’s author June Akers is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her debut children’s book “Riley Madison”. Inspired by her own daughter’s struggle with ADHD, June wrote a story about developing skills to work with Riley’s difficulties in a healthy manner. Most anyone can relate to the protagonist’s fun-loving yet forgetful tendencies, making this a great educational story for everyone. It’s an interesting conversation about how to be a good parent for kids with attention and h...
Mar 18, 2021•28 min
Authors from CatholicTeensBook.com are on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate the third edition of their anthology series Treasures, Visible and Invisible, The third book in the series celebrates St. Patrick.The stories in this book take place in many different times and places throughout history. Guests include Antony Kolenc, Amanda Lauer, Carolyn Astfalk, T M Gaouette, Corrina Turner & Leslea Wahl Click here to visit www.CatholicTeenBooks.com Please visit our website - www.Read...
Mar 17, 2021•27 min
Author Jennika Ingram is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new book “Mom’s Turn Journal”. This journal includes a collection of experiences submitted by mothers as well as research from professionals. Jed and Jennika talk about the different choices parents can make, parental wellness and the benefits of reading with your kids. It’s a great conversation putting new parents at the center of a supportive and positive community with the goal of empowerment. Please click here to...
Mar 16, 2021•25 min
Children’s author Ruth Maille is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new children’s book, a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read, “The Power of Positivity: The ABC’s of a Pandemic”. When the pandemic hit, Ruth was operating a daycare center and wanted to give the kids a tool for processing everything. Her book spins stress into hope and empowers quarantined kids. It’s a touching conversation about how we are all one perspective-shift away from seeing the kindness and be...
Mar 14, 2021•23 min
Today we are celebrating two great books to add to your family library. Barbara Tibbetts is on to tell us about her Look Book Scavenger Hunt series. And Carolyn Watson Dubish tells us a magical tale that took place on a ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia. Click here to visit the Look Book Hunt Website - https://thelookbookhunt.com/wp/ Click here to visit Carolyn's website - https://carolynsart.tumblr.com/ Please click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Mar 13, 2021•29 min
Children’s author Dan Allen is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his newest children’s book “Pizza Boy and the Super Squad”. This hilarious middle-school-level book follows young wannabe superheroes in a quaint southern Idaho town. While taking on the supervillian Soccer Mom, the kids are faced with the question of which is more important: being who you want to be, or who the people around you need you to be? It’s a fun conversation about the inspirations of this mad scientist-t...
Mar 12, 2021•27 min
Children’s author Dr. Sonia Amin is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her children’s book “Bax and His Bubbles”. Throughout it, Bax must decide which of his thoughts to keep and which thoughts to let go using three useful questions. This book empowers kids to think before they speak and to challenge negative thoughts so they can establish a strong mental foundation. It’s a necessary conversation about how important cultivating healthy thought habits is at a young age. You can su...
Mar 11, 2021•27 min
Children’s author Brandi Pearce is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her children’s book “Mommy’s Oven”. In this book, little August learns that his new baby brother isn’t going to come from “mommy’s oven” as his family dives into the miracle of surrogacy. August has lots of questions as mom and dad try to explain this special process and just how unique families can be. This fascinating conversation explores the vulnerable journey surrogacy is and acts as a fantastic resource. ...
Mar 09, 2021•27 min
Thomas Ray Garcia returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his nonprofit organization CSLAP (College Scholarship Leadership Access Program). This program believes that every student can attend and graduate from college. They provide individual guidance through mentors that not only help them get into college, but also grow as people. It’s an important conversation about the systemic barriers for low income college-applicants and how communities can rise above them. Learn more a...
Mar 08, 2021•33 min
Children’s author Holly Sharpe joins the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her first book “Dream It and Do It”. This elementary-level book showcases 100 unique careers to inspire kids to dream. It’s an interesting conversation about motivating kids to get excited for the future as inspired by her hopes for her 9-month daughter. Holly hopes that readers realize that there are so many opportunities to use your talents to make the world a better place if you have ambition and determinatio...
Mar 07, 2021•27 min
Children’s authors John, Shearin and their 11-year-old daughter Aliyah Lee join the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate their new book “Big Changes, New Adventures: A COVID Feeling Workbook”. This family created fun and practical exercises to help kids process all the big feelings that the shifting world is giving them. Kids just like adults experience lots of complex emotions. This book helps them to understand themselves and empathize with others. It’s an empowering conversation where ...
Mar 06, 2021•30 min
Author, playwright and master storyteller Mark Binder is on the podcast to celebrate The Groston Rules. Mark also shares some simple yet effective ways to add excitement and life to your storytelling and when reading aloud. Click here to visit Mark's Website - https://markbinder.com/ Please visit our web site - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Mar 05, 2021•32 min
Children’s author Mr. Rose joins Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his children’s book series “The Children’s Success Series”. After being inspired by “The Law of Success” by Napoleon Hill, Mr. Rose wanted to translate those important lessons for children. His books teach kids how to be successful by dreaming big, creating goals, and persevering through failures. One of the benefits of reading this with your kids is that the lessons are for everyone, regardless of age! It’s a powerful ...
Mar 04, 2021•24 min
Children’s author Yuliya Pankratova returns to Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook “The Chameleon’s True Colors”. Her story follows a sad colorless chameleon as he explores the jungle in search of his own colors and learns a great deal about why color exists in nature along the way. The chameleon eventually learns how to share colors with others thanks to the kindness and empathy of the jungle. It’s a lovely conversation about the importance of teaching children shar...
Mar 03, 2021•26 min
Children’s author Laurie Wallmark returns to Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her latest children’s book “Code Breaker”. She writes the story of code breaker Elizabeth Freedman who broke the famous Enigma code during WW2. It’s a fascinating conversation about women in STEM in history. Laurie hopes her book’s representation of women in STEM will encourage young girls to never settle for less than their dreams. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Laurie's books on...
Mar 02, 2021•25 min
Award winning Children's author Vera Harris returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her latest children's book MJ & The Big Kitchen Window. Vera reminds us of why she loves writing for children. Vera also tells us about her great Aunt Lillian Richard who was an Aunt Jemima pancake ambassador. Vera tells us why she believes remembering the contributions made by her aunt and the other women who portrayed Aunt Jemima is an act of justice.
Feb 28, 2021•28 min
Children's author, choreographer & dancer Jamal Joseph celebrates his debut picture book Black Boys Dance Too - Darnell Enters A Talent Show. Jamal shares that much of this story is based on his own life. Jamal hopes the book will inspire kids to make their dreams come true. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Black Boys Dance Too on Amazon - Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 27, 2021•27 min
Author Marie Arnold is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her Middle Grade Novel The Year I Flew Away. This magical story tells the tale of a 10 year girl who moves from Haiti to Brooklyn and discovers that the US is not the perfect place she had dreamed of. Marie also shares with us her experience of moving to the US You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase The Year I Flew Away on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2NnXI0n Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourki...
Feb 26, 2021•25 min
Children’s author Jessica Laurel Kane returns to Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her newest children’s book “Anchors in the Storm”. Inspired by a time of great hardship and grief in her own life, Jessica wanted to write a story that would help parents and kids explore loss together. Jessica provides a conversation starter so that families can connect and grow stronger together when life gets difficult. It is an especially relevant topic for families with young children in the era of ...
Feb 25, 2021•28 min
